LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe is proud to announce its certified member Inspira Santa Marta Hotel as a prizewinner in the 11th UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism.
The Portuguese 4-star hospitality unit, located in Lisbon, was awarded third place in its category โInnovation in Enterprises,โ and was the only hotel among fourteen finalists in all four considered categories.
For the second year in a row, the awards ceremony was held in Madrid, as part of the FITUR Trade Show. Opening the ceremony, the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Taleb Rifai, distinguished the finalists for their โoutstanding and forward-thinking initiatives in sustainability, social inclusion and technology in the tourism sectorโ.
Every year the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the UNWTO Knowledge Network highlight the best initiatives and knowledge application in tourism. The award ceremony was attended by several prominent figures in this field, including Ministers and Secretaries of State from various countries.
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About Inspira Santa Marta Hotel
Inspira Santa Marta Hotel is more than a 4-star boutique hotel in Lisbon. All services, from the guest rooms and the spa have been designed on the principles of Feng Shui philosophy. And with a vision to inspire and encourage a sustainable attitude among all, Inspira Santa Marta Hotel continues to make a difference by investing in social and environmental strategies.
Green Globe Certification
Green Globe is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally-accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Green Globe is also a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
Green Globe is a member of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) .